Allegiance The Tiger McLaren Vale Shiraz 2024

The fruit for this thoroughly attractive McLaren Vale Shiraz comes from the base of the Willunga foothills. Maturation was for ten months in French oak with 15% of it new. Crimson magenta in colour, the nose is naturally youthful, but gives us aromas weaving through chocolate, florals, cassis, bay leaves, blackberries and coffee beans, while the palate moves more to the character of red cherries. Attractively perfumed, the wine has focus, bright acidity and good persistence, leading through to fine tannins. Should provide pleasure over the next eight years.